Malaria and other diseases increasingly common in Pibor area
Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today DATE: August 18, 2016 PRODUCER: DENG mou Language: English PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows DURATION: 1:58 INTRO: Under the theme: Keep Aweil green and clean,, the…
D/SRSG Soumare speech on International Day of Peace 2016
Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today PROGRAMMES DEPARTMENT TOPIC: Tree plantation Campaign launched in Aweil today DATE: August 18, 2016 PRODUCER: DENG mou Language: English PRESENTERS: all presenters in the shows DURATION: 1:58 INTRO: Under the theme: Keep Aweil green and clean,, the…
International Day of Peace celebrated in the Malakal PoC site
The 2016 International Day of Peace was colourfully celebrated in Malakal POC today with cultural performances, church songs, and drama. The celebration was organized by the UNMISS in collaboration with the South Sudan Council of Churches. In her remarks, Ms. Asunta Barnadino, the representative of…
- International Day of Peace celebrated in South Sudan with a call for renewed hope
Juba, South Sudan- To commemorate the International Day of Peace, in South Sudan, the United Nations’ Funds, Programmes and Agencies, and the peacekeeping mission organized a number of events across the country, in collaboration with the National Platform for Peace and Reconciliation (NPPR) and…
UNMISS DSRSG on International Day of Peace: “We must have renewed hope”
Moustapha Soumare, UNMISS’ Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary-General, today delivered a message of the need for new hope for South Sudan. Speaking at the Nyakuron Cultural Center at an event to commemorate the International Day of Peace, Mr. Soumare looked both backwards and forward…
UNMISS celebrates International Day of Peace with the communities of Jiir and Amongpiny in Rumbek
Hundreds turned out to celebrate the 2016 International Day of Peace with the communities of Jiir and Amongpiny, two communities have had cycles of intercommunal conflict for the past eight years, in Rumbek. The event was marked with speeches, drama, singing and track and field events. During his…
Murle- Dinka leaders resolve to end child abduction and cattle raids
The top leadership of Jonglei and Boma states together with paramount Chiefs agreed to end cattle raiding and child abduction after their final peace consultative meetings in Bor on 20 th Sept 2016. In attendance were political leaders of Jonglei and Boma, paramount Chiefs of Murle and Dinka as well…
International Day of Peace 2016 celebrated in Wau
The UNMISS Communications and Public Information Section in Wau organized a celebration to mark the International Day of Peace. The celebration commenced with the raising of the UN flag. Following that, the Head of Office laid a wreath in memory of the men and women that sacrificed their lives…
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN New York, 22 September 2016
THE SECRETARY-GENERAL -- REMARKS TO HIGH-LEVEL EVENT ON THE HUMANITARIAN SITUATION IN SOUTH SUDAN New York, 22 September 2016 [as delivered] Thank you for being here today to discuss the critical situation in South Sudan. For years, South Sudan struggled to gain their independence. Now it is…
UNMISS Press Briefing 22 September 2016
Speakers: Mr. Jean-Luc Stalon, UNDP Acting Country Director Mr. Biplove Choudhary, UNDP Senior Advisor Facilitator – Shantal Persaud – UNMISS Acting Spokesperson Mr. Jean-Luc Stalon- What I would like to share with you today is about reflection of peace. International Day of Peace is celebrated each…
Imotong Children for Peace employ song and drama to convey messages of harmony in Torit
The Imotong State Children for Peace Group employed songs and drama to share messages of peace during a rally organized by the State Peace Commission with support from UNMISS. The event was held in Torit Freedom Square to celebrate the International Day of Peace 2016. The Deputy Governor, Dr…
UNMISS organizes program on human rights awareness and peace building in Rumbek
In order to understand the similarities between human rights and peace, the UNMISS Civil Affairs Division in partnership with the mission’s Human Rights Division, organized an awareness meeting with community leaders to revisit resolutions of previous peace accords and see how they relate to human…